Ohshimaya

Standing at the U-shaped counter with a couple of small plates within arm's reach makes for an easy drink. Located in Tsukishima 1-chome, the standing bar Ohshimaya offers an unpretentious, old-school tavern atmosphere where anyone can drop in on a whim to quench their thirst. With rock music playing in the background, the casual space makes solo drinkers feel immediately comfortable.

The menu is lined with affordable bar bites, led by the popular raw tuna chunks of the day alongside inventive small plates such as rich stir-fried garlic chives and bitter melon potato salad. From light plates around 100 yen—like crisp green bell peppers or pickled Chinese cabbage—to hearty homestyle simmered dishes and snacks, diners can mix and match to fit whatever appetite they bring through the door.

Drinks include Kirin Lager Beer in small chibi or medium sizes, strongly brewed barley tea highballs, Myers's rum or Bombay gin with soda, and Manzanilla sherry. The bar operates strictly on a cash-on-delivery system: drop some cash into the dish in front of you, and each item is settled as it arrives at the counter, making it simple to keep track of spending and leave whenever you like.

With no reservations required, Ohshimaya is a handy stop when you want to drop by spontaneously, finish a glass, and step back out into the neighborhood without lingering.